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McCarthy Tétrault’s comprehensive international trade and investment law practice thrives across the full scope of compliance, enforcement and contentious matters. The group is particularly sought after for its expertise in economic sanctions and trade control and also for its experience in representing clients before major trade and investment law bodies, including the CITT, FTA binational panels, and the WTO. Department co-head John Boscariol is widely acknowledged as an authority in the field and is equipped to advise public and private sector clients on an array of trade issues, including economic sanctions, anti-corruption laws, export controls and the enforcement of international trade and investment protection agreements. Other recommended names include group co-head Martha Harrison, who specializes in international trade and product regulatory law; next-generation partner Robert Glasgow; and capable associate Ljiljana Stanic.

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Key clients

  • Meta
  • Cameco
  • Siemens Energy Canada
  • General Electric
  • Atlantic Towing
  • Canadian Renewable Energy Association
  • Irving Shipbuilding
  • Home Depot
  • Nuctech

Lawyers

Leading individuals

John Boscariol

John Boscariol

McCarthy Tétrault

Acts for a wide range of clients on investigations, enforcement, disputes and compliance in respect of anti-corruption law and policy, business integrity laws, economic sanctions, export and technology transfer controls, defence trade controls, import controls, national security measures, customs and tariffs, anti-dumping, countervail and safeguard actions, and government procurement, including on the application of debarment regimes. Assists manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and retailers in the design and implementation of supply chain strategies to maximize efficiencies while ensuring full compliance with laws governing the cross-border movement of goods, services and technology. Also advises on rights, obligations and remedies under international trade and investment agreements, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (NAFTA’s replacement), the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, bilateral investment treaties, and the agreements of the World Trade Organization (including TRIPS and GATS).

Martha Harrison

Martha Harrison

McCarthy Tétrault

Partner in the International Trade and Investment Law group, specializes in international trade and customs law, product marketing and advertising regulatory law, procurement law, and international arbitration. International trade practice includes customs law, anti-dumping and countervail issues, import and export controls, trade facilitation and advising, foreign investment. Has participated in all stages of trade remedy disputes before the Canada Border Services Agency and the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, including inquiries, expiry reviews, as well as China-specific and global safeguards. Acted for investors in numerous investor-state arbitrations. Regulatory law practice involves advising on international and domestic requirements regarding product and supply chain regulation, and key strategies for accessing and compliance and scoping opportunities in new markets. Expertise in specially regulated products. Ranked in Chambers, The Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory, Expert Guides, Who’s Who Legal, Best Lawyers in Canada and Lexpert.

Next Generation Partners

Robert Glasgow

Robert Glasgow

McCarthy Tétrault

Robert is recognized for his strategic, proactive approach. Robert regularly provides advice to clients in the public and private sectors regarding the application of Canadian trade and customs law. Well regarded for his activity in the sector and ability to approach the law with a fresh perspective, Robert provides valuable service to clients across a wide range of matters, from sanctions to controlled goods to anti-dumping and countervailing trade remedy disputes. Clients rely on Robert’s assistance with various government regulatory bodies including the Canadian Border Services Agency and Global Affairs Canada. Beyond traditional trade law related areas, Robert has an extensive practice regarding government procurement. His clients value his in-depth knowledge of procurement law and his understanding of the impact of Canada’s various free trade agreements and the obligations they impose on public bodies conducting a procurement. Robert also appears before the Canadian International Trade Tribunal, the Federal Court, and the Federal Court of Appeal representing his clients on a variety of matters ranging from trade remedies to sanctions to government procurement. Providing innovative advice that clients trust, Robert uses his comprehensive knowledge to deliver practical and real-time solutions to complex international trade matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Boscariol, Martha Harrison

Other key lawyers

Robert Glasgow, Carmen Francis, Ljiljana Stanic